GIS Analyst IV: District Maintenance (Austin District)

Texas Department of Transportation • Austin, TX

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About The Position

This position performs advance geographic information systems (GIS) data development, integration and analysis, produces maps and graphics, and extracts, analyzes and reports data. Provides technical assistance and support of transportation related activities or projects. Work requires contact with governmental agencies. May serve as a Lead Worker or Project Leader. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objective. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
• Experience: 4 YEARS cartography, mapping, surveying, or related experience using Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) products in cartographic production, GIS or GPS analysis. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
• Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• GIS data collection
• Surveying/mapping methods, materials and publication procedures
• GIS/GPS concepts and fundamentals
• Coordinate systems and map projections
• Applicable computer software applications and hardware
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
• Read and interpret maps
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Responsibilities

• Oversees or manages the creation and production of cartographic map products, web mapping applications, and ArcGIS Online maps and services.
• Reviews or oversees the creation of maps, graphs, or diagrams.
• Collects, prepares, digitizes and codes spatial data into GIS format.
• Conducts mapping research to ensure accurate use of data and resolve conflicting information.
• Creates, maintains and updates GIS databases and cartographic products using the ESRI suite of ArcGIS software.
• Digitizes and maintains roadway line work and attributes, basemap layers, and administrative polygon boundaries.
• Utilizes ArcGIS Online to create and maintain feature services and web mapping applications.
• Reviews geographic data from various sources, including other state agencies, aerial imagery, existing maps, and databases.
• Generates reports and produces graphic products.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
• This position requires driving a state vehicle.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level